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Yoon meets with IAEA chief, calls for support toward N.K. denuclearization

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol met with Rafael Mariano Grossi, director general of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), on Thursday and exchanged views on the ongoing North Korean nuclear stalemate and other issues, his
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(LEAD) 9 injured due to poisoning accident at construction site in Paju: fire authorities

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with latest tally; ADDS photo)SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 10 people have been injured from an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning accident at an apartment construction site in Paju, just north of
21 injured due to apparent poisoning accident at construction site in Paju: fire authorities

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SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- More than 20 people have been injured from an apparent carbon monoxide poisoning accident at a construction site in Paju, just north of Seoul, fire authorities said Thursday. A total of 21 workers were found injured at the
(URGENT) 21 injured due to apparent gas poisoning accident at construction site in Paju: fire authorities

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(LEAD) S. Korea votes in favor of Iran's removal from U.N. women's rights body

(ATTN: UPDATES with Iranian Embassy's reaction at bottom)SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has voted in favor of a resolution ousting Iran from a U.N. women's body on Wednesday (New York time), along with 28 other countries, amid Tehran&
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Yoon says reforms in pensions, labor, education are essential

By Lee Haye-ahSEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- President Yoon Suk-yeol said Thursday that reforming the pension, labor and education systems are essential for the nation's sustainability and called for every effort to make it happen.Yoon spoke about a
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Appellate court upholds life sentence for man for murdering ex-girlfriend's mother

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Thursday upheld a life sentence for a 26-year-old man for killing his former girlfriend's mother after having a grudge for reporting rape charges against him.The Seoul High Court approved a distric
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S. Korea draws up unmanned defense system development plan

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has drafted its first plan to develop unmanned defense systems with an aim to reduce combat casualties and address potential troop shortages caused by its low birthrate, the defense ministry said Thursday.Vice D
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(LEAD) Over 10 cm of snow forecast for central regions

(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout; CHANGES photos)SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Snow fell in Seoul and central regions Thursday as the weather agency forecast some areas would receive over 10 centimeters.As of 1 p.m., about 3 cm of snow
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L7 collaborates with famous Hanbok designer to create Hanbok using reusable material from hotel beds

SEOUL December 15 (Yonhap) -- Life style brand of Lotte Hotel, L7 addressed on Thursday that they will be hosting a ESG (Environment, Social, Governance,) project named “12 Months of Baby Clothes” wit
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PM defends proposal to cut corporate tax

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Thursday defended a proposal by the government and the ruling party to lower the corporate tax rate, saying that doing so would give more benefits to self-employed people and small and medium-
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Key figure in development scandal being treated after suicide attempt

SUWON, South Korea, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- A key figure in a high-profile development scandal is being treated at a hospital after attempting suicide, police said Thursday.Kim Man-bae, who is standing trial in connection with a corruption-ridden apartme
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S. Korean groups send 1.2 bln won worth of nutritional goods to N. Korea in aid program: ministry

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Three South Korean civic groups have sent nutritional goods worth 1.2 billion won (US$922,000) to North Korea since September last year under the government's aid program designed to help vulnerable North Koreans, Seoul
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Motion calling for parliamentary consent to arrest opposition lawmaker submitted to Nat'l Assembly

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry has submitted a request for the National Assembly's consent to arresting Rep. Noh Woong-rae of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on bribery charges, parliamentary officials said Thursday. Th
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Romance scam ring nabbed for defrauding 31 women

By Kim Han-jooSEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- A total of 12 foreign nationals have been arrested on charges of defrauding female victims in internet romance schemes, police said Thursday.The suspects are accused of a wire fraud of 3.7 billion won (US$2.8
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Top court finalizes not-guilty verdict for Yoon's mother-in-law in health fraud case

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court on Thursday finalized a not-guilty verdict for President Yoon Suk-yeol's mother-in-law accused of taking state health insurance benefits after illegally opening a care hospital. The 76-year-old mother
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U.S. cargo airline to build large maintenance facility at Incheon airport

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Atlas Air of the United States, one of the world's largest air cargo carriers, plans to build a large-scale aircraft maintenance facility at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, the airport's operator said
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Arrest warrants sought for 2 men in high-profile development scandal

By Kim Han-joSEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors sought arrest warrants Thursday for two men on suspicion of helping a key suspect in a high-profile real estate development scandal conceal his assets.The scandal centers on the allegations that a s
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(Yonhap Interview) Vietnamese President Phuc vows support for S. Korean businesses to develop 'win-win' economic ties

HANOI/SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- Vietnamese President Nguyen Xuan Phuc has pledged to make his "utmost" efforts to support South Korean businesses striving to secure a foothold in the Southeast Asian country's market while voicing hop
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S. Korea's COVID-19 cases over 70,000 for 3rd day amid virus surge worries

SEOUL, Dec. 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new COVID-19 cases stayed above 70,000 for the third straight day Thursday amid lingering concerns of another surge as the government mulls easing the indoor mask mandate.The country reported 70,154 new CO